Waypaper

6.8easy start · #6 of 35
in Desktop Wallpaper Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Linux, Mac.

Waypaper is ranked #6 of 35 in desktop wallpaper software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS. There is a free plan.

Waypaper plans and pricing

All plans

Waypaper Free Open-source GUI wallpaper setter; requires a compatible wallpaper backend github.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on desktop wallpaper software

Free plan: Yes
Platform coverage: multi_platform
Live wallpapers: Yes
Automatic rotation: Yes
Multi-monitor support: Yes
Video wallpapers: Yes
Interactive wallpapers: Yes
Performance controls: Yes

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The record

What it does: Waypaper is a graphical wallpaper setter for Linux window managers and macOS.
Backend integrations: It acts as a frontend for wallpaper backends including swaybg, swww, awww, wallutils, hyprpaper, mpvpaper, gslapper, feh, xwallpaper, linux-wallpaperengine, and macOS.
Keyboard navigation: The interface supports Vim-style keyboard navigation.
Animated wallpapers: GIF animations are supported through selected backends, and video wallpapers through mpvpaper, gslapper, or linux-wallpaperengine.
Multiple monitors: Waypaper supports multiple monitors.
Wallpaper restore: It can restore the wallpaper when the window manager launches.
Additional features: The documentation lists caching, a distraction-free Zen mode, post-change script hooks, and customizable CSS theming.
Installation requirement: Users install Waypaper and at least one supported wallpaper backend for it to work as a frontend.
Linux distributions: The project documents pipx installation and packages or repositories for Arch-based distributions, NixOS, OpenSUSE, and Fedora.
macOS setup: The README says macOS installation requires GTK3 and PyGObject via Homebrew before installing Waypaper with pipx.
License: The GitHub repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed.
Support: The maintainer invites contributions and lists donations via cards/PayPal and several cryptocurrencies; no formal support service is stated.
Security and compliance: The project pages opened do not state security certifications or compliance claims.
Maker and start date: The documentation identifies Roman Anufriev as the developer and says development began in 2023.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Desktop Wallpaper Software in 2026#6 of 35

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Sources

anufrievroman.gitbook.io/waypaper· checked 3 Oct 2026
github.com/anufrievroman/waypaper· checked 3 Oct 2026